Supreme Court sides with Colorado counselor over free speech and ‘gay conversion’ law
WASHINGTON (BP) – A federal appeals court should have applied a different level of scrutiny to determine whether a Colorado law infringed on a Christian counselor’s protected speech, the Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 vote March 31.
Rising antisemitism abroad becoming dangerous for Jews, experts tell USCIRF
WASHINGTON (BP) – Antisemitism is becoming so prevalent abroad that in many places it is dangerous for Jews to reveal their identity publicly, experts told the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in a virtual hearing on the systemic hatred March 18.
After Moody Bible Institute sues, Chicago opens teaching intern spots to students
CHICAGO (BP) -- Moody Bible Institute will be allowed to participate in Chicago Public Schools’ student teaching program after the college alleged religious freedom violations in being excluded.
Report brings mixed views of U.S. support for international religious freedom
WASHINGTON (BP) – The 2026 annual report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) commends the Trump Administration for designating Nigeria, among others, as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) while lamenting the dramatic impact of budget cuts toward groups like USAID.
Supreme Court pauses California law that endangers parental rights
WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a win for parental rights Monday (March 2) when it blocked, for now, a California state law that bans automatic notification of parents if their child changes pronouns or gender expression at school.
Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church where a pastor works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Texas non-profit’s lesson: Don’t be afraid to call out religious bias
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (BP) – Divine Creative Ministries is a nonprofit organization that bills itself as “a discipleship-centered ministry advancing the Gospel through creativity and technology.” Last year, those convictions placed it at odds with a secular company over that company’s nonprofit discount.
Hannibal-LaGrange lawsuit forces Department of Education rule change
HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) – A lawsuit brought by Hannibal-LaGrange University against the U.S. Department of Education was settled last week after the DOE issued new guidance making the lawsuit unnecessary.
Don Lemon, others arrested for roles in Cities Church disruption
LOS ANGELES – Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested early Friday morning for his role in the Jan. 18 disruption at Cities Church in St. Paul.
Arrests announced in Minneapolis church protest
WASHINGTON (BP) – At least three arrests have been made among those who disrupted a Southern Baptist church service Sunday, Jan. 18, to protest ICE activities in Minneapolis, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced this morning (Jan. 22).
